A former teacher from Aldbury, who spent decades unknowingly relying on lipreading and intense concentration to cope with hearing loss, has shared how her hearing dog has restored her confidence, independence and sense of safety. Liz Edlin, 76, said that as her hearing deteriorated, everyday life became increasingly isolating. She had to stop going to […]
A fantastic day of golf, fundraising and community spirit at Berkhamsted Golf Club has raised an incredible £10,500 for the Chilterns Neuro Centre. The Wendover-based charity welcomed golfers, supporters and local businesses to its charity golf day on Wednesday 9 September, with players enjoying a brilliant day on the stunning Berkhamsted Golf Club course while […]
New performance data showing that Hertfordshire Constabulary solved more burglaries than any other police force nationally in the first quarter of the financial year has been welcomed by Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards. During April, May and June, the number of residential burglaries that were solved was triple the same period last year, making […]
These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Molly Molly (pictured above) is a beautiful 7-year-old tabby. She is smart and lively, affectionate with those she trusts (bestowing tiny licks), and loves a head massage. Her favourite thing is to play and […]
The 27th Graham Greene International Festival takes place from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 27 September in venues around Berkhamsted. The programme is packed with what festival director Kevin Ruane calls ‘a feast of Greene-ery’, including walks, talks, films and social events. Among the guest speakers are Robin Ince, talking about his favourite Greene film, […]
The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd will begin a major tour of the UK in August 2027 opening at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Thursday 19-Saturday 21 August 2027. Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke will make his debut […]
The new building at Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters was officially opened last week by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE CStJ. The building, which will house around 1,000 officers and staff across a number of departments, as well as the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, has wellbeing, efficiency and collaborative working […]
Hertfordshire-based charity, DENS, has unveiled its new-look Sleepout fundraising event – taking place on Friday 20 November at The Dock in Kings Langley. The premise is simple but driven by purpose. Give up your home comforts and spend a night sleeping outside to make a difference for local people facing homelessness, who have nowhere left […]
The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Tring will be filled with the sound of music this autumn, as fundraising continues to help with the Save Our Walls appeal. Keyboard Kaleidoscope Saturday 3 October, 7.30pm, St Peter and St Paul Church Tring. A magical evening of musical virtuosity with organ, piano and keyboard skills […]
Chiltern Chamber Choir has just celebrated its 50th birthday. It was founded in 1976 by Adrian Davis, who conducted the choir for 46 of those 50 years. He set up the choir as a small ensemble of experienced singers with a view to performing repertoire close to his musical taste and style. Throughout the years, […]
Tring Running Club hosts its 44th Ridgeway Run this October. The 15km trail race showcases some of the very best local trails, taking runners through the countryside surrounding Tring and along sections of the Ridgeway on Sunday 11 October. This year, the club is committing a portion of the event’s proceeds to planting 200 trees […]
Zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo are celebrating the arrival of two tiny red panda cubs – a double boost for the Endangered species. Born overnight on Thursday 16 July 2026 to five-year-old mum Ruby and six-year-old dad Nilo, the six-week-old cubs are growing bigger and stronger every day under the care of their experienced mum – and the watchful eyes […]